Cholesterol Flashcards
1
Q
De novo cholesterol involves everything except?
A
OXYGEN
need ATP, NADPH, acetyl CoA, Malonyl CoA
2
Q
What is the rate limiting step of cholesterol biosynthesis?
A
HMG CoA reductase
3
Q
What class of drugs are HMG CoA reductase?
A
Statin drugs
4
Q
How do animal cells primarily use cholesterol?
A
Cell Membrane
5
Q
What type of receptors are APOB-100?
A
LDL receptors
6
Q
Triglycerides is carried from liver to organs by ?
A
Chylomicrons
7
Q
What is hyperlipidemia?
A
Fat in blood
Chylomicrons –> liver –> VLDL –> blood –> tissues__> LDL –> HDL
